PCBW Episode 102 – Scott Strahley (Paulding County Engineer)

PCBW Episode 102 – Scott Strahley (Paulding County Engineer)

We continue our introductory series on newly elected Paulding County officials.  Listen in this week to hear from our new county Engineer Scott Strahley.  Scott shares with us his history as a Paulding County graduate and engineering training and how he hopes that can help the county in the future. You can tune in to Paulding County Business Weekly on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Listen to this episode or catch up on past ones by clicking here to listen online or on many podcast platforms including Apple, Google & Spotify.

PCBW Episode 101 – Leslie Moser (Grover Hill Hardware House)

PCBW Episode 101 – Leslie Moser (Grover Hill Hardware House)

As we share information from around the county on Paulding County Business Weekly, let’s check in with the new Grover Hill Hardware House.  Leslie and Rob Moser have purchased and totally renovated the former hardware building and created a beautiful VRBO space upstairs (that sleeps 10 comfortably) and an outstanding commercial/retail space downstairs.  Listen to how this whole project came about and how it will benefit the community as several other projects in the community transpire. You can tune in to Paulding County Business Weekly on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Listen to this episode or catch up on past ones online by Clicking the Link Here or on many podcast platforms including Apple, Google & Spotify.

2nd Annual Black Swamp Bash

Paulding County Economic Development Press Release                  February 9, 2025

ANTWERP – Three Antwerp businesses will be hosting the 2nd Annual Black Swamp Bash in what they  consider the “ultimate Antwerp triathlon”.  The business collaboration includes, The Upper Nine, Pin-A-Rama Bowling Alley and Hops Place.  Each business will host one leg of the event for two-person teams to compete on Saturday, March 8.

Pin-A-Rama will host bowling at 207 West Daggett Street.  Participants will bowl 20 frames of 9-pin no-tap bowling and use that score to post in the competition.  The Upper Nine golf simulators are located at 113 North Main Street.  There, competitors will play 9 holes of golf in a scramble format.

Following bowling and golf, contestants will end at Hops Place 518 Erie Street.  They will compete in a double elimination washer tournament and post final results for the day to determine the overall winners.

The event started in 2024 as the local businesses tried to find ways to get more customers inside their establishments.  23 teams signed up to compete making a fun day for all and providing a business spark in the community.  The Upper Nine owner Matt Moore remarked, “Last year we made an attempt to get some excitement generated for our businesses.  The participation was more than we initially thought it would be and the comments after were all positive and everyone said they had fun.  Based on that we felt we could have success again this year.”

Tim Copsey, Paulding County Economic Development Director also shared, “During the covid year the Flat Rock Creek Festival wasn’t able to be held.  Instead, there was a tour set up with not-for-profit groups that would have provided food at the festival.  This allowed several stops all around the county.  That event was very successful and well attended.  This Black Swamp Bash event could be something that is the beginning of a county-wide sports event that could be fun for many, just as that tour was.  It will certainly boost the local economy, and would offer the opportunity for county residents and guests to find out more about each community in the county.  We are excited these Antwerp businesses are continuing this event to see how it might grow into something larger and support its future growth potential.”

The entry fee for this Black Swamp Bash event is $100 per two-person team.  Early registrants have the opportunity for a free T-shirt.  Grab a partner and join in the fun.  For more information about the event you can check any of the business Facebook pages or contact them direct.

PCBW Episode 100 – Tim Copsey, Terry Carwile, Joe Barker (Paulding County Economic Development, My102.7 FM)

PCBW Episode 100 – Tim Copsey, Terry Carwile, Joe Barker (Paulding County Economic Development, My102.7 FM)

Episode 100!!  Can you believe we have recorded 100 episodes of Paulding County Business Weekly?  This week, My102.7 FM Station Manager Joe Barker, Station Engineer Terry Carwile, and Economic Development Director Tim Copsey sat down to discuss and reminisce about where it all began and how we developed the idea of PCBW.  Thank you to OhioMeansJobs, My102.7 FM, West Bend Printing & Publishing, Natural Design & Graphics, our show guests, and our listeners for nearly 4 years of fantastic collaboration!  PCBW would not be possible without YOU!  #pauldingcountystrong! You can tune in to Paulding County Business Weekly on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Listen to this episode or catch up on past ones online by Clicking Here or on many podcast platforms including Apple, Google & Spotify.